Depending upon the type of groundwater use and desired well water quality and quantity, the aquifer systems have potential for future development in the subbasin. A map of potential groundwater development sites for the Upper Laramie River subbasin area is shown below. Following is a summary of the future development potential of the major aquifer systems located within the Upper Laramie River subbasin:

• Considered to be hydrologically connected to the Laramie River and its tributaries, the Quaternary Aquifer System yields large quantities of groundwater to irrigation and domestic wells. Groundwater quality and susceptibility to contamination will need to be addressed on a local basis
  
  
• The Early Cretaceous Aquifer System has not been developed within the subbasin, but has future development potential in the southern area of the subbasin. The quality of water from this aquifer is good along the margins of the subbasin, but tends to deteriorate toward the basin interior.
  
  
• The Late Paleozoic Aquifer System has frequently been identified as a potential source of groundwater, particularly for municipal use, because of its typically potable water quality and potential for high yielding wells and springs. Development of this aquifer system will require a site-specific hydrogeologic investigation prior to well drilling to assess development potential.